good direction or backsliding?

[lt0402]

Hang in there brother. I get the "stop saying you understand" at times when I validate as well. Seems to be an art for when you lob that in there. I'd go back and re-read the validating post and take some time to put the phrases in your own words. My W told me I sounded like a therapy book when I regurgitated them from there. Needs to sound like it's coming from clearte.

For the other stuff, you probably need some vets to opine. Going dark seems like a possibility but as you know from my thread I'm no master of that.

Regardless, keep your head up and stay strong. Here to support you brother!